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A Paralysed woman who completed the London Marathon in a bionic suit today wept as she finally crossed the finish line

Claire Lomas, 32, was cheered on by hundreds of people as she
walked the last mile of the course, 16 days after she began, and
was presented with a box of medals donated by other runners.

Ms Lomas was accompanied by dozens of friends, family and
supporters, many of whom joined in as they saw her pass, while
soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regimeny rode behind
her as she made her way up The Mall.

Five years ago she suffered severe injuries in a horse riding
accident which left her paralysed from the chest down.

She said: “This has been breathtaking, I didn’t expect to feel
like this at all. I thought he first day was exciting, but I could
never have imagined so much support.”

She was met by Olympic rower Sir Matt Pinsent, who presented her
with a box of marathon medals donated by runners inspired my her
challenge. He had drummed up support for her after hearing that
marathon bosses would not give her one as she did not finish on the
day.